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The two new Union Territories came into existence on:
A. 31 October 2019
B. 5 August 2019
C. 9 August 2019
D. 1 January 2020
Correct Answer: A
The reorganization became operational on 31 October 2019.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act created the Union Territories of:
A. Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh
B. Punjab and Haryana
C. Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
D. Jammu and Kashmir, and Sikkim
Correct Answer: A
The former state was reorganized into the two union territories.
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On 5 August 2019, India changed the constitutional arrangements associated with:
A. Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir
B. Article 324 and elections
C. Article 280 and finance
D. Article 356 and all states
Correct Answer: A
The Indian government altered the application of Article 370 and introduced reorganization legislation.
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The ICJ did not order the unconditional:
A. Release and return of Jadhav
B. Grant of consular access
C. Review and reconsideration
D. Continuation of provisional measures pending review
Correct Answer: A
The Court did not accept India's request for outright annulment and release as the required remedy.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The ICJ ordered Pakistan to provide effective review and reconsideration of the Jadhav conviction and sentence and to:
A. Allow consular access
B. Immediately grant citizenship
C. Transfer the case to the WTO
D. Recognize a maritime boundary
Correct Answer: A
The Court found a breach of consular obligations and required review, reconsideration and access.
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The Jadhav case primarily concerned obligations under the Vienna Convention on:
A. Consular Relations
B. Diplomatic Asylum
C. Law of Treaties only
D. Maritime Navigation
Correct Answer: A
The Court considered Article 36 rights relating to consular notification and access.
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The ICJ delivered its judgment in the Jadhav case on:
A. 17 July 2019
B. 5 August 2019
C. 21 February 2019
D. 24 October 2019
Correct Answer: A
The Court issued its final judgment on 17 July 2019.
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The Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice was formally titled:
A. Jadhav (India v. Pakistan)
B. Pakistan v. India: Kashmir
C. Indus Waters Arbitration
D. Maritime Delimitation Case
Correct Answer: A
India instituted proceedings against Pakistan concerning Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav.
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The captured Indian pilot from the February 2019 aerial engagement was returned by Pakistan on:
A. 1 March 2019
B. 27 February 2019
C. 14 March 2019
D. 5 August 2019
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan released and returned Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on 1 March 2019.
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The aerial engagement between Pakistan and India following Balakot occurred on:
A. 27 February 2019
B. 26 February 2019
C. 1 March 2019
D. 5 August 2019
Correct Answer: A
The two air forces engaged on 27 February 2019.
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India announced an air strike near Balakot on:
A. 26 February 2019
B. 14 February 2019
C. 27 February 2019
D. 1 March 2019
Correct Answer: A
India's official statement concerning the Balakot strike was issued on 26 February 2019.
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The Pulwama attack occurred on:
A. 14 February 2019
B. 26 February 2019
C. 27 February 2019
D. 5 August 2019
Correct Answer: A
The attack on a CRPF convoy occurred on 14 February 2019.
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India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in:
A. 2017
B. 2005
C. 2011
D. 2021
Correct Answer: A
Both states joined the SCO as full members at the Astana summit in 2017.
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The 19th SAARC Summit scheduled for Islamabad in 2016 was:
A. Postponed
B. Held as planned
C. Moved permanently to Kathmandu
D. Converted into an SCO summit
Correct Answer: A
The summit could not be held after several member states declined to participate.
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The Uri attack occurred in:
A. September 2016
B. January 2016
C. November 2008
D. February 2019
Correct Answer: A
The September 2016 attack intensified bilateral tensions.
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The Pathankot airbase attack occurred in:
A. January 2016
B. September 2016
C. February 2019
D. April 2025
Correct Answer: A
The attack took place at the beginning of 2016.
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The Mumbai attacks primarily affected the continuation of the:
A. Composite Dialogue
B. Indus Waters Treaty
C. Nuclear list exchange
D. Religious-shrines protocol
Correct Answer: A
The structured dialogue was suspended after the attacks.
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The Mumbai attacks that caused a major breakdown in dialogue began on:
A. 26 November 2008
B. 13 December 2001
C. 14 February 2019
D. 18 September 2016
Correct Answer: A
The attacks of 26–29 November 2008 severely damaged the Composite Dialogue process.
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani attended the 2011 World Cup semifinal at Mohali with Indian Prime Minister:
A. Manmohan Singh
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C. Narendra Modi
D. I. K. Gujral
Correct Answer: A
The meeting was another notable example of cricket diplomacy.
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A prominent example of cricket diplomacy occurred when President Zia-ul-Haq visited India in:
A. 1987
B. 1971
C. 1999
D. 2008
Correct Answer: A
The 1987 Jaipur visit occurred during the Brasstacks crisis.